Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
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Trip at a Glance
Source checked 2026-08-24- TypeSeasonal three-foot-gauge heritage railroad in a living-history village
- LocationFlint, MI
- Rating4.7 ★3,149 Google reviews
- UpcomingSat, Oct 3
- Typical rideAbout 40 minutes
About Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Huckleberry Railroad is the three-foot-gauge ride inside Genesee County Parks' Crossroads Village. The 40-minute trip follows the shore of Mott Lake and part of the former Pere Marquette roadbed before returning to a living-history village with 34 structures, demonstrations, amusement rides, and seasonal programs. Train inventory is capacity-controlled and often sells out, so a village admission alone must not be mistaken for a train ticket.
Plan a Huckleberry Railroad Visit
Choose the visit that fits your groupRailfans and repeat visitors
Choose a locomotive day
Use Thursday for the rebuilt diesel plan or Friday-Sunday for the published coal-fired Baldwin plan, subject to day-of operations.
Families and heritage-rail travelers
Ride the Mott Lake route
Take the 40-minute narrow-gauge trip along the lake and historic Pere Marquette roadbed.
Seasonal-event visitors
Plan the correct season
Summer, Halloween, and Christmas use different dates, hours, prices, and ticket products.
Families and regional-history visitors
Add Flint science and history
Pair the village with Sloan Museum of Discovery's interactive science, local-history, early-childhood, and vehicle galleries.
Upcoming Events
Official schedule information
2026 special-event calendar
Schedule information was checked against the linked official source. Dates, availability, and operating conditions can change. Check the live official calendar ↗
Plan Your Visit
- Remaining summer datesAugust 27-30 and September 3-7, 2026
- Summer hoursThursday-Sunday and Labor Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; ticket booth closes at 4:30 p.m.
- Summer train departuresNoon and 2 p.m.; additional departures may be added
- Summer locomotive planRebuilt diesel No. 12 Thursdays; coal-fired Baldwin No. 152 Fridays-Sundays
- Summer combo fares$21 adult 13-59; $20 senior 60+; $19 ages 25 months-12; age 24 months and under free
- Halloween datesOctober 3-4, 9-11, 16-18, 22-25, and 29-30
- Halloween hours and fareWeekdays 5-9 p.m.; weekends noon-9 p.m.; combination train and village $27 for everyone over 12 months
- Christmas datesNovember 27-29; December 4-6, 11-13, 16-20, and 26-27
- Christmas hours4-9 p.m.; sales end 8:30 p.m.; drive-through-only December 7, 14, 21, and 24
- Christmas combo fares$27 adult; $26 senior; $25 ages 25 months-12; age 24 months and under free
- Ride durationAbout 40 minutes
- WheelchairsUp to 12 wheelchairs; lift ramp limit 600 pounds including chair and rider
- Loan wheelchairsLimited non-electric wheelchairs available free, first come
- Parking and foodOnsite parking and three summer food locations are published; hours vary by season
Find the Depot
The Trains
The 2026 summer page assigns rebuilt General Electric diesel No. 12 to Thursdays and coal-fired Baldwin 4-6-0 No. 152 to Friday-Sunday service. The official collection also includes eleven original and replica wooden coaches plus a red wooden caboose. Denver & Rio Grande Western K-27 No. 464 remains a rebuild subject, so historic photographs are labeled and it is not promised as current power.
History
Rail service began on the corridor later associated with the Flint and Pere Marquette.
Pere Marquette abandonment began on portions of the historic route.
Local preservation advocates began organizing the historic-village concept.
Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad opened on July 4.
The major restoration project for Baldwin No. 152 began.
No. 152 returned to service after boiler and mechanical work.
Crossroads Village celebrates fifty years and publishes distinct No. 12 and No. 152 summer operating days.
See full history
The railroad uses part of a line that began in 1872 and later became a Pere Marquette route. Portions were abandoned in 1932-33. Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad opened together on July 4, 1976, combining relocated local structures with a heritage rail experience. The site marks its fiftieth anniversary in 2026. The Huckleberry name is associated with the story that early trains moved slowly enough for riders to pick berries and reboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which summer dates remain in 2026?
August 27-30 and September 3-7. Summer closes after Labor Day.
When do trains depart in summer?
The official page lists noon and 2 p.m., with additional trains possible when needed.
Which locomotive runs?
The published summer plan uses rebuilt diesel No. 12 Thursdays and coal-fired Baldwin No. 152 Fridays-Sundays, subject to operations.
Does village admission include the train?
Only a combination ticket includes the train. Village-only and combination prices are separate.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?
The railroad publishes space for up to 12 wheelchairs and a 600-pound total lift-ramp limit. Confirm current loading procedures before travel.
How long is the ride?
About 40 minutes along Mott Lake and historic roadbed before returning to the village.
Are Christmas drive-through nights train nights?
No. December 7, 14, 21, and 24 are published as drive-through-only nights.
Is locomotive 464 operating?
Do not plan on it. The source material treats No. 464 as undergoing rebuild; the 2026 summer plan names Nos. 12 and 152.
Sources & Verification
Source-checked August 24, 2026. This free profile has not yet been claimed or confirmed by the operator.
- Official 2026 anniversary overview, hours, locomotive days, equipment, address, and phone
- Official summer dates, hours, fares, departures, food, and wheelchair details
- Official Huckleberry route, duration, and locomotive history
- Official 2026 Halloween dates, hours, fares, and Ghost Train description
- Official 2026 Christmas dates, drive-only boundaries, hours, and fares
- Official village preservation and building history
- Wikimedia Commons exact-property media search
